St. Jean Baptist De La Salle
What did De La Salle prefer, city schools? Or country schools?
City schools because there were more to do, more to see, more to learn, and more people to meet.
What does Exodus mean?
To exit
What is "Universal Moral Law"?
“Do good and avoid evil.”
We are called to be _________ at Mass and in church.
We are called to be reverent at Mass and in church.
This is a powerful form of prayer to fight evil and helps us stay away from sin, and nourishes our Catholic faith.
The Rosary.
They can intercede for us, and we should also look to them as our models in faith.
Saints
This is a testimony naming God as a witness of truth
An Oath
This is celebrated on Thursday after Pentecost.
Corpus Christi
Describe De La Salle’s family and discuss how the members influenced his life.
How was Moses to reply when the children of Israel asked what was the name of God?
I am who I am.
What is the difference between Redemption and Atonement?
Redemption: because of original sin a saviour would be needed to make up for this sin.
Atonement: reuniting man and God – making up for sin.
_____________________ is the belief that creatures have supernatural powers.
Superstition
What is the purpose of the rosary? Who does it concern?
Its purpose is to meditate on the interwoven lives of Jesus and His Mother
This is the process where the Church officially recognizes someone as a saint. When someone is canonized, this is an ________: meaning with absolute certainty and without error.
Canonization Process; infallible statement
How do people violate the 2nd commandment?
Blasphemy – verbal abuse or scorn of God’s name, names of saints or holy things, swearing etc. ie.) using the Lord’s name in vain
False oaths – to call God to witness the truth when we are lying ie.) swearing on the Bible but really lying about what we’re saying.
They are real people, they had struggles too. We can learn which ones struggled as we do, and look to particular ones to intercede for us.
Patron Saints
When did De La Salle decide to focus on education? How did this happen?
What was the covenant God made with Abraham?
That he will have many descendants and be free in the land where he is a slave
What do the first 3 and last 7commandments teach us?
The first 3 commandments teach us how to love God.
The last 7 commandments teach us how to love our neighbor.
List the difference between Heresy and Apostacy.
Heresy: to deny a truth of Faith
Apostasy: to deny or reject the true religion of Catholicism
The Rosary is divided into_________, that are divided into _______.
The Rosary is divided into 20 mysteries, that are divided into 4 sets.
What is the turning away from sin and toward God?
What sacraments are an important part of this?
Conversion ; The sacrament of penance and receiving Holy Communion are very important parts
List & define the vows of religious life.
CHASTITY – giving up marriage for the sake of God’s Kingdom
POVERTY – giving up the right to use property without permission and without necessity in order to be made like Jesus
OBEDIENCE – giving up one’s own will to be more like Jesus
Record the 10 Commandments, in order.
What were some of the problems that De La Salle faced during this his late adulthood?
Troubles with church officials
Troubles with older groups of teachers who charged tuition
Hassles over court appearances
Seizure of schools by the courts
Deaths and departures
His own health problems
List all of Moses's Powers
His staff turns to snake, hand heals itself, Nile water to blood (EX 4:1-17) for people to believe
Define Mortal Sin and give an example.
It must be a serious matter
We must know it is wrong
We freely choose to do it anyway
Example: Murder, Not going to mass on Sunday
List the 4 Elements of Worship in Mass and define them.
A – Adoration – adoring and respecting God
C – Contrition – sorrow for our sins and making up for our sins
T – Thanksgiving – giving thanks to God
S – Supplication – our petitions to God to ask humbly for what we need.
The rosary is said using what prayers?
The Apostles’ Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer and Hail, Holy Queen
What does the canonization process mean?
It is:
-> a declaration that the person practiced heroic virtue and lived in fidelity to God’s grace
->a recognition of the power of the Holy Spirit that acts within us
Define Vow and give an example of one used in a sacrament.
a vow is a solemn promise made to God. Vows are made to do something God and pleasing to God, for example, the vows of marriage. VOWS ARE BINDING.
Vow of matrimony – fidelity to one’s spouse until death. NO DIVORCE. Ie. You will not marry someone else
The four Gospel writers are...?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John
What methods of teaching does De La Salle pioneer?
Brothers taught in French not Latin – This in his eyes was a big waste of time
Teaching a large number of students at once, instead of teaching each child separately
The way it was done in the past, catered to the wealthy, these ways De La Salle pioneered catered to both
List 4 of Abraham's descendants starting with Abraham.
Abraham -> Isaac -> Jacob -> Levi -> Moses
Define Venial Sin and give an example
It must be of a less serious matter, though we may have knowledge and free will
It may be serious but we are without knowledge or free will
Example: Cheating/Lying
Summarize the story of the Young Rich Man. What are we to learn from this story?
A man was asked to set aside his material things to show his devotion towards God. Though he never sinned he couldn't separate himself and therefore failed.
Chose a single set of mysteries and list the events in order.
TBD
List the steps of a worthy confession.
Steps to a good confession:
Name 5 holy days of obligation and the days they are celebrated.
Jan 1-> Solemnity of Mary
Jan 6-> Epiphany
March 19 ->Feast of St. Joseph
40 days after Easter->Ascension Thursday
Aug 15-> Assumption of Mary
Nov 1-> All Saints
Dec 8-> Immaculate Conception
Dec 25-> Christmas
List the prayers that these segments come from:
1.....thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
2. The lord is with thee...
3. ...show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
4. ....to the holy spirit, as it was...
5. ...conceived by the Holy Spirit...
1. Our Father
2. Hail Mary
3. Hail Holy Queen
4. Glory Be
5. Apostle's Creed
What was heroic about De La Salle?
Laid down life for poor children
Gave everything he had so others could have more
Present to life each moment
Didn’t want to be famous, trusted God and others
Always humble
Put these events in order.
____ the Lord appears in a burning bush
____ the Lord sends the 10 plagues upon Egypt
____ Moses is hidden in the river
____ the Lord parts the Red Sea
____ Moses’ staff becomes a snake
1. Moses is hidden in the river
2. The Lord appears in a burning bush
3. Moses’ staff becomes a snake
4. The Lord sends the 10 plagues upon Egypt
5. The Lord parts the Red Sea
Fill in the blanks:
Jesus established the _____ & ________ __________. He is the savior promised by God to redeem our sins. He redeemed us by dying on the cross. By his death and resurrection he offered atonement and reunited us with God through________.
Jesus established the New & Everlasting Covenant. He is the savior promised by God to redeem our sins. He redeemed us by dying on the cross. By his death and resurrection he offered atonement and reunited us with God through GRACE
Define and list the relationship between Idolatry and Stewardship and how they deal with giving glory to God.
Stewardship: the good use of created things
Idolatry: the worship of things other than the one true God
List all the different mysteries and what days of the week they are celebrated.
Monday – Joyful
Tuesday – Sorrowful
Wednesday – Glorious
Thursday – Luminous
Friday – Sorrowful
Saturday – Joyful
List the steps to a worthy communion.
Steps to a worthy communion:
What are the vessels used in the liturgy?
Chalice & Paten - Lavabo - Ciborium - Monstrance - Cruets
List the 10 plagues IN ORDER.
Bonus: Define Passover